Porsche Carrera GT vs Lamborghini Revuelto
Compare the Porsche Carrera GT vs Lamborghini Revuelto. The Lamborghini Revuelto is £25,000 cheaper. The Lamborghini Revuelto is 1.0s quicker to 60mph. The Lamborghini Revuelto is more fuel efficient. Full performance, cost & ownership breakdown.
The Porsche Carrera GT is priced from £1,500,000, powered by a 5.7L V10, producing 605 hp, with 590 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.5s, a top speed of 205 mph, sent to the road via rear-wheel drive. The Lamborghini Revuelto is priced from £425,000, powered by a 6.5L V12 Hybrid, producing 1001 hp, with 850 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 2.5s, a top speed of 217 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive.
The Porsche Carrera GT offers a 100-litre boot, runs on petrol, returns around 12 mpg, is covered by a 2yr / unlimited mi warranty. The Lamborghini Revuelto offers a 100-litre boot, runs on petrol hybrid, returns around 25 mpg, is covered by a 3yr / unlimited mi warranty.
On cost of ownership, the Lamborghini Revuelto is £25,000 cheaper than its rival, the Porsche Carrera GT costs less in annual maintenance (£3,500 versus £4,000), the Lamborghini Revuelto is the more fuel-efficient choice, a full tank costs around £95 for the Porsche Carrera GT and £95 for the Lamborghini Revuelto.
Driving Character: Porsche Carrera GT vs Lamborghini Revuelto
The Porsche Carrera GT remains a raw, analogue masterpiece defined by its 5.7L V10 engine. Derived from an abandoned F1 programme, the engine offers ferocious, linear delivery that demands immense respect. Built around a carbon fibre monocoque, it lacks power steering and electronic stability aids, leaving the driver entirely exposed. The six-speed manual gearbox requires a deft touch, making the car a challenging yet deeply rewarding machine that reveals its true nature only in the hands of an expert.
The Lamborghini Revuelto is a technical tour de force, pushing the boundaries of what a V12 flagship can achieve. By integrating a hybrid system, it provides a staggering 1001 hp, with three electric motors allowing for torque vectoring that completely transforms how the car rotates in a bend. While the weight penalty of the battery pack is significant, the chassis remains surprisingly poised, hiding its mass through sheer electronic wizardry. It feels incredibly futuristic, offering an acceleration profile that is violent and instant, yet it manages to retain the high-rpm scream that defines the Lamborghini V12 heritage.
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche Carrera GT takes our 0-100 driving character grading, 95 against 95. Characteristic of the Porsche Carrera GT: Naturally-aspirated V10 with a raw, unassisted manual gearbox - widely revered as a driver's hypercar. For the Lamborghini Revuelto: Lamborghini's first series hybrid V12 - explosive, dramatic, and cutting-edge. In outright terms it is 605 hp against 1001 — a 396 hp gap — and the Lamborghini Revuelto reaches 60 mph 1.0s sooner.
Interior & Cabin: Porsche Carrera GT vs Lamborghini Revuelto
The cabin is a lesson in minimalism, prioritising structural integrity and weight reduction through extensive use of magnesium and carbon fibre. It feels decidedly race-derived, with a high-mounted gear lever topped by a wooden knob that provides a tactile link to Porsche's heritage. The interior is spartan by modern standards, eschewing the digital distractions of today for a pure, driver-focused environment that intentionally limits creature comforts to save mass.
The interior of the Lamborghini Revuelto reflects a paradigm shift for the brand, placing digital capability at the forefront while retaining a deeply mechanical, carbon-fibre-rich aesthetic. The layout is compact, mirroring the intimacy of the Aventador, but with an improved HMI that feels far more responsive and logical. Alcantara and lightweight composites provide a luxury feel that is nonetheless focused on reducing every possible gram. The interface is driver-focused, using high-resolution screens to manage the complex hybrid powertrain, ensuring that even with all the added technology, the pilot remains the central point of the experience.
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Lamborghini Revuelto takes our 0-100 interior & cabin grading, 62 against 82. Characteristic of the Porsche Carrera GT: Motorsport-derived cockpit with genuine period-correct craftsmanship. For the Lamborghini Revuelto: Modern, tech-forward cabin with genuine usability improvements.
Daily Usability: Porsche Carrera GT vs Lamborghini Revuelto
While the Carrera GT is more usable than many of its contemporaries, it is not a car for mundane chores. The front trunk provides modest space for a weekend bag, but the main hurdle for daily driving is the notoriously difficult, heavy clutch. Engaging first gear smoothly requires significant practice, and once in motion, the lack of modern parking aids and the extreme width make it an intimidating prospect for city streets.
For such a potent hypercar, the Lamborghini Revuelto offers a unique urban advantage: a silent, electric-only mode for short-range commuting. This quiet capability makes leaving home early or navigating dense city traffic far less intrusive than in previous V12 models. While the car remains wide and requires careful positioning, features like the standard nose lift system significantly improve its practicality on real-world roads. The boot space is minimal, and the hybrid system is tuned primarily for performance rather than long-range EV utility, yet it remains significantly more versatile than the V12 monsters of the past.
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Lamborghini Revuelto takes our 0-100 daily usability grading, 30 against 55. Characteristic of the Porsche Carrera GT: A collector's piece, not practical for regular use. For the Lamborghini Revuelto: More usable than past V12 Lamborghinis thanks to EV-only running.
Ownership: Porsche Carrera GT vs Lamborghini Revuelto
The Carrera GT has cemented its position as a genuine collector investment, with values having more than tripled since its initial launch. Porsche Classic provides exemplary support, ensuring that parts and technical expertise remain available. However, ownership is a serious commitment; the V10 engine requires highly specialised maintenance, and the delicate nature of the clutch assembly means replacement costs can be exorbitant for the unwary owner.
Owning a Lamborghini Revuelto is an exercise in exclusivity. With a new price point of £425,000 and limited production, it is a high-demand model that is likely to appreciate or hold value well. The ownership programme includes a warranty that specifically covers the hybrid components, which is crucial given the complexity of the powertrain. Annual maintenance is budgeted at £4,000, reflecting the need for manufacturer-trained specialists to handle the V12-hybrid synergy. It is a complex machine, but the support network provided ensures that this technological leap remains a viable proposition for the elite supercar collector.
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche Carrera GT takes our 0-100 ownership grading, 78 against 68. Characteristic of the Porsche Carrera GT: One of the most revered analogue Porsche hypercars, with strong appreciation. For the Lamborghini Revuelto: Strong demand as Lamborghini's new flagship hybrid supercar. On the wallet the two diverge at £1,500,000 versus £425,000 — a £1,075,000 difference, with annual maintenance of £3,500 against £4,000, and warranty cover of 2yr / unlimited mi versus 3yr / unlimited mi.